09-10 Offseason

Comeback Candidates: Wilson, Edmonds

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It’s recently been reported that both Preston Wilson and Jim Edmonds are looking to make comebacks. Both players were best known as centerfielders, and the Mets — whether they realize it or not — are desperate for outfield depth, particularly in centerfield. Though, I doubt highly that Wilson is capable of handling center, considering the … Read more

Octavio Dotel Signs with Pirates

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They’re dropping like flies … Setup man extraordinaire and former Met Octavio Dotel has signed a one-year deal with the Pirates, presumably to be their closer. This really isn’t news to Mets fans because the Mets have PLENTY of bullpen depth, particularly in the setup role, having signed someone who has thrown 92 pitches since … Read more

Jeremy Reed, Cory Sullivan Sign Elsewhere

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About a year ago, it didn’t make sense to me that the Mets were collecting light-hitting, slick-fielding, lefthanded-hitting centerfielders. After all, Carlos Beltran was entrenched in center, Angel Pagan appeared to be a capable backup, and the front office was hyping up Fernando Martinez as the centerfielder of the future.

Today, though, it doesn’t make sense to me that the Mets have turned their back on two light-hitting, slick-fielding, lefthanded-hitting centerfielders. After all, Carlos Beltran is out until at least May (likely longer), Angel Pagan’s holes became more glaring the more he played, and Fernando Martinez is clearly not yet ready to be a Major League regular.

Two of the top candidates to back up Pagan in center (and serve as late-inning defensive replacements to Jason Bay in left) have signed elsewhere —

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Paul Lo Duca Signs with Rockies

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Paul Lo Duca is getting one last shot — he has signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies. The Mets were never interested, since they do not have a need for a catcher nor for a backup, righthanded-hitting first baseman who can also play the outfield in a pinch. We went over that in … Read more

Catcher: Now What?

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You know the saying, “be careful what you wish for — you just may get it” ?

We all wished the Mets would fail in their attempt to sign Bengie Molina, and our prayers were answered. But, now who will be the backstop?

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